Clinical trials
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury clinical trials
Below are recruiting traumatic spinal cord injury clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 175 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06583395Enrolling by invitation
Meditation retreat study with fitness tracker
This trial studies people attending a 7-day meditation retreat to see how meditation affects well-being. You will wear a fitness tracker and answer surveys.
Palm Desert, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT06552507Recruiting
Duraplasty for severe neck spinal cord injury
This trial tests a surgery called duraplasty (widening the protective covering of the spinal cord) for people with severe neck spinal cord injuries. It aims to see if this extra procedure helps improve recovery compared to standard surgery alone.
Taoyuan, TaiwanAges 18 years+ - NCT06533969Recruiting
Brain signals for controlling assistive devices
This study is for adults with a spinal cord injury who want to help researchers improve devices like wheelchairs or robotic arms. They will record your brain signals to see how you can control assistive tools.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06543277Recruiting
Nerve stimulation with hand therapy for spinal cord injury
This trial tests a safe, non-invasive nerve stimulation on the ear combined with arm and hand therapy to see if it can improve movement and function for people with neck-level spinal cord injury who still have some hand ability.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06520020Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for spinal cord injury
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation applied to the skin over the spine can be safely used for people with spinal cord injury. If you have had a surgery to stabilize your spine, this stimulation could help with recovery.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–80 - NCT06480838Recruiting
Brain blood flow and thinking after traumatic brain injury
This study looks at how the brain controls its own blood flow after a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). It uses MRI scans and thinking tests to understand recovery and help improve care for people like you.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT06494059Recruiting
New brain and spine stimulation for spinal cord injury recovery
This study tests a new type of non-invasive stimulation (brain and spine) to help improve movement in people with spinal cord injury. It targets arm, leg, or trunk function depending on your injury level.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT06443281Recruiting
Understanding pain after spinal cord injury or nerve damage
This study is looking at how people with spinal cord injuries or peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage outside the spine) experience pain. The goal is to better understand the different types of pain, which could help doctors create more personalized treatments in the future.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18–80 - NCT06438471RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for nerve pain after spinal cord injury
This trial tests an experimental pill for people with spinal cord injury who have long-term nerve pain. It aims to see if the drug can reduce pain and be safe.
Augusta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06313515Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation with arm bike for heart health in SCI
This study tests if adding spinal cord stimulation to arm bike exercise can improve heart and blood vessel health in people with chronic spinal cord injury. You would come to the clinic up to 3 times a week for up to 6 months.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 21–65 - NCT06247904Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for arm paralysis after spinal cord injury
This study tests a noninvasive brain stimulation method (NIBS) to help people with recent spinal cord injuries regain arm and hand function. It is designed for patients who have some paralysis in their arms but still have some movement or sensation below their injury level.
Elkins Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18–80 - NCT06243211Recruiting
Spinal Decompression and Nerve Graft for Acute SCI
This study tests whether surgery to take pressure off the spinal cord, plus placing a small nerve graft, can help recovery after a severe spinal cord injury. It is for people with a recent injury who have lost all movement and feeling below the level of injury.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–80 - NCT06176833Recruiting
Walking therapy early after spinal cord injury
This study tests a special walking program for people who have recently had a spinal cord injury. The goal is to help you recover as much walking ability as possible.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 16–75 - NCT06130449RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testosterone for men with spinal cord injury
This study tests whether testosterone therapy can improve brain and nerve function in men with low testosterone who have had a spinal cord injury for more than a year. It involves three visits over 30 days and may help with thinking, mood, or other nerve-related issues.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT06147258Recruiting
Writing to heal grief after a spinal cord injury
This study tests whether writing about your deepest emotions about your spinal cord injury can help you work through feelings of grief. You will write a few times over several weeks, and the study will see if it helps you feel better.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05954845Recruiting
Colonic biopsy study in spinal cord injury gut health
This study looks at how the gut (especially nerve function in the bowel and the gut’s protective lining) works in people with spinal cord injury. It uses planned colonoscopy or rectum/sigmoid exams with small tissue samples to understand whether changes in the gut could contribute to health problems.
NantesAges 18–80 - NCT05921175Recruiting
Stimulation and robotic walking training for incomplete spinal injuries
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of the spinal area plus robotic gait training can improve walking function in people with a traumatic spinal cord injury who are not walking independently. It’s meant for people with incomplete injuries where some nerve signals still work, and who can safely use the robotic exoskeleton.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 21–65 - NCT03621254Recruiting
Finding the best FES training plan after spinal cord injury
This trial studies which kind of electrical muscle stimulation (FES) exercise training works best for people after a spinal cord injury. It may help improve leg muscle activation and training after SCI by comparing different training approaches.
Nottwil, Canton of LucerneAges 18–75 - NCT05745298Recruiting
Electrical and breathing therapy to improve unassisted cough after spinal injury
This study tests whether pairing electrical stimulation with breathing muscle training can help you cough without needing assistance. It’s for people recovering from a spinal cord injury within the last year, and who can safely feel and respond to the electrical stimulation.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05681936Recruiting
Brain and spine scans after spinal cord injury or related conditions
This study uses brain and spine scans (and possibly nerve stimulation in some cases) to understand how the nervous system changes after spinal cord injury or certain spinal conditions. It may help researchers better track recovery and understand which changes are linked to symptoms like bladder problems.
ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT05369520Recruiting
Noninvasive spinal stimulation to improve bladder and autonomic function
This trial tests a noninvasive way to stimulate the spinal cord to help the body’s “automatic functions” (like bladder, bowel, and sexual function) after spinal cord injury. If you’ve had a stable, complete spinal cord injury for more than a year, you may be eligible to try this approach and help researchers evaluate recovery.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19–60 - NCT05665998Recruiting
Brain-controlled spinal stimulation for arm rehab after neck injury
This study tests a brain-controlled spinal stimulation approach to improve arm (upper limb) movement after a neck spinal cord injury. It may help people who have very limited arm function after a stable, traumatic injury, using frequent training and device-related checks.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 18–75 - NCT05670288Recruiting
Studying how gut bacteria affect digestion after spinal cord injury
This study looks at how changes in gut bacteria may affect bowel function and metabolism during the first year after a spinal cord injury. You may be asked about bowel symptoms and other factors, and your results may help guide future care for digestion problems after injury.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–85 - NCT05638191Recruiting
Nerve transfer surgery for arm grasp after neck spinal cord injury
This study looks at whether nerve transfer surgery can help restore hand grasp function after a neck (cervical) spinal cord injury. You may be eligible if your injury is recent and you meet specific strength patterns and can commit to rehabilitation after surgery.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for traumatic spinal cord injury?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 175 recruiting traumatic spinal cord injury studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a traumatic spinal cord injury trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a traumatic spinal cord injury trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.